OFF THE BEATEN PATH As the world returns to a reinvigorated normal, we find ourselves eagerly looking forward to trips long missed but never deleted from our must-go-to list. We revisit travel plans and plot new ones as we eagerly escape the heat and traffic of Metro Manila. I often find myself...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH I will never fully comprehend the excuse, justification and absurdity of a supposed world-class airport that suffers from an eight-hour brown-out. Somehow, there is no explanation that makes remote sense no matter how it is spun and stretched to the limits of our imagination....
OFF THE BEATEN PATH I have been a cyclist all my life. Even the lure of law and elections failed to diminish my enthusiasm so much so that I would make it a point to drop by the bike shop at least twice a week after work. I have long attempted to justify my passion for the sport, but to this day,...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH The thing speaks for itself. Lawyers have a way of expressing disbelief when what should be patently clear suddenly morphs into a re-interpreted state of being. Such is the case of the much talked about ₱6.7 billion drug haul video. Amazing how one man, DILG’s Secretary...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH With revenge travel in full swing, destinations are fast getting filled up with all kinds of travelers. Some prefer to travel in style and luxury, while there are those (such as myself) who like to rough it up a little. I am a “long drive” kind of person, which makes me...
OFF THE BEATEN PATH *“Democracy is only as good as the education that surrounds it.” – Socrates* Voter education is something I and many others believe to be very important in strengthening our democratic institutions. The goal of integrating it in the educational system has been an elusive...
The Intramuros Administration (IA) kicked off ‘Cleantramuros’ on Friday, March 17, leading some 300 volunteers to help clean the Walled City to protect and conserve its historical and cultural value. The ceremony was held at Plaza Roma, Intramuros, led by IA Administrator lawyer Joan M. Padilla....
OFF THE BEATEN PATH I was fortunate to be invited by Comelec Chairman George Garcia to the 2023 National Election Summit held just last week. It was a three-day event attended by officials of the Commission on Elections, various government agencies and stakeholders from the private sector. The...
In line with its direction to strengthen off-road activities and following the string of achievements last year, leading motorcycle manufacturer, Honda Philippines Inc. (HPI), held its third leg of the Honda Trail Ride in Cauayan, Isabela. HPI's Trail Ride was made in time for the opening of the...
The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has allowed the conduct of local off-campus activities among students at the tertiary level. CHED / MB Visual Content Group In CHED Memorandum Order No. 01 series of 2023, Chairman J. Prospero De Vera III announced the amendment to an article in CHED...
Investigation and prosecution await officials of the the Philippine National Police (PNP) whose courtesy resignations would be accepted by the Committee of Five, Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr. said. “The process does not end upon...
REFLECTIONS TODAY The Gospel narrative presents Jesus as having a very busy day doing all sorts of things: healing many sick people, driving out demons, teaching, etc. And yet part of his daily “routine” is a time for prayer and silence, a time to commune with his Father. We see, therefore, in...
